817 area code

Get a local phone number in Fort Worth, TX

Biggest city:

Fort Worth

State:

Texas

Major Cities:

Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield

Timezone:

Central (GMT -6)

Population:

874,168

Average Income:

$90,141

Zip codes:

76101

76199

Unemployment Rate:

4.10%

Nearby area codes:

214

254

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817 area code summary

Area code 817 serves the Fort Worth area and its surrounding suburbs in North Texas, including Arlington, Grapevine, and North Richland Hills. As a counterpart to Dallas (which uses 214/972), the 817 area anchors the western side of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Fort Worth itself blends cowboy heritage with modern industry and is home to major employers such as Lockheed Martin, American Airlines (nearby in Arlington), and Texas Health Resources. The city is known for the Fort Worth Stockyards, world-class museums, and a revitalized downtown. Arlington features AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). The 817 region benefits from DFW International Airport and excellent highway access, making it a logistics and business hub. It was overlaid by area code 682 in 2000 due to population growth. Companies looking for a prestigious, Texan-rooted business presence often adopt 817 for its association with Fort Worth's economic and cultural strengths.

Fun fact 💡

Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum, since 1972, is a 817 treasure.

🏢First Phone Company:

Southwestern Bell (later AT&T)

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